System of government

1 min · 2 practice questions

Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy.

What Our Common Bond says

  • Australia's system of government is a parliamentary democracy.

Common mistakes

  • Describing Australia as ruled by the military, a single party, or an unchecked monarch — it is a parliamentary democracy.

Test yourself

One question at a time: pick an answer, then check it. Everything here comes from Our Common Bond, Part 3, page 26 (official booklet ↗).

Question 1 of 2

Which of these correctly describes Australia’s system of government?

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